Lions of Sabi Sands

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(12-26-2023, 08:24 AM)Cath2020 Wrote:

(12-26-2023, 05:08 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(12-26-2023, 04:15 AM)NLAL11 Wrote:

(12-26-2023, 02:17 AM)Mapokser Wrote: Another thing is that Skorro always seemed to be a very confident male, even trying to be territorial alone while surrounded by duos.

A partner at prime age will give him a huge boost in confidence.

It'll come down to NK now to finally show his confidence, this guy is a big male, he has seen a thousand battles, all he needs is confidence and he'll be a formidable opponent. I hope they can get a few more months of bonding and peace until they face any real challenge, so they can have their teamwork boosted by then.

How the Nkuhuma male behaves in this coaltion will be everything. He's always had the potential to be an absolute beast. He just needs to realise it. They're a similar age so I think this will be a good parntership for him. As you said, hope they get time to finish forming their bond.

I dont think they're closely in age. NK is 8yrs plus. He's on the last yr or two of his prime while orpen skorro is in his prime around 6yrs. Yes two years apart doesnt seem much in human years but for male lions it's a huge difference as they age much faster. They start showing signs of old once they get to around 10yrs

I do hope NK has finally has the balls to stand and fight with young orpen skorro. Ive been hoping that from him since forever

No, the NK Male is not 8 years old yet.  He was born in mid-2016, so about 7.5 years.  It's not uncommon for males to get partner(s) later in their life, especially if they're lone males.  It's not that easy finding and keeping a partner because of location, temperament, not being familiar with each other since birth, etc... Plus, it takes a bit of luck, too.  

What do you mean balls?  This male is probably one of the best survivors.  He's physically healthy and solid looking.  Not to mention out-lasting both his younger, less wise/healthy partners, and his older, more aggressive (but that was his downfall!) uncle/father.  Males have to know when to fight and when to judge that it would not be good to do that based on condition and overall health.  If he wants to stay fit when he can finally be a pride male, he also needs to keep his healthy state as much as possible.  Male lions often sacrifice their lives for their pride in protecting them.  If he was too aggressive that wouldn't be possible when he finally reaches the pinnacle of his life.

Male lions can't force partnerships and become territorial.  Everything has to come together.  The Delaporte Male could not become a pride male earlier in life, after all, he was a lone male, plus he lost many unrelated partners to other males and probably to poachers.  He did the best he could and has finally reached the pinnacle....but yes, it may be a short-lived one, however he still was successful and maybe passed on his genes in the recent mating sessions he's been seen in.  He's had strong/young partners for a long time now, it's just that they only recently become pride/territorial males.

Not sure Nhenha is a good example in this, obviously the fight wasn’t observed but from the minor injuries to Nkuhuma Male around the time it’s clear he didn’t stick around to back Nhenha. Also Nhenha being that aggressive wasn’t his downfall, if anything you’d rather atleast one of the partners being that aggressive in a small upcoming coalition, his downfall was quite simply picking the wrong partner or atleast challenging when they did although he was old and prolly wanted to give it one last shot at being a pride male.

 I don’t think anyone is disputing that Nkuhuma Male isn’t an efficient survivor but up until this point that’s all he’s ever been. I really do hope he become serious but ultimately he’s in one of the most challenging places in Sabi Sand, surrounded by all these coalitions who are either cemented as pride males or upcoming. It won’t be easy but hopefully he can somehow, someway become successful. Reply